by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how BU stacks up against peers offering computer information systems.
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BU is in the top 15% of the country for computer information systems. More specifically it was ranked #50 out of 839 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer Information Systems Master’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts | 3 |
| Best Computer Information Systems Schools in Massachusetts | 3 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 3 |
| Best Computer Information Systems Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 7 |
| Best Computer Information Systems Schools in the New England Region | 7 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 7 |
| Best Value Computer Information Systems Master’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts | 17 |
| Best Value Computer Information Systems Schools in Massachusetts | 17 |
| College Major Best Value | 17 |
| Best Value Computer Information Systems Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 33 |
| Best Value Computer Information Systems Schools in the New England Region | 33 |
| College Major Best Value | 33 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Boston University awarded 33 bachelor’s degrees in computer information systems.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $58,560 | $66,670 |
| Fees | $1,432 | $1,432 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 64% of computer information systems bachelor’s degrees went to men and 36% went to women.
The majority of computer information systems bachelor’s degree graduates at BU were Asian. Approximately 39% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a bachelor’s in computer information systems.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the most recent graduating class, 87% of computer information systems master’s degrees went to men and 13% went to women.
The largest share of computer information systems master’s degree graduates at BU are Non-Resident Alien. About 89% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a master’s in computer information systems.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 34 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the computer information systems majors at Boston University.
The computer information systems program at BU offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Artificial Intelligence | 38 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 33 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, Other | 14 |
BU awarded 38 degrees in artificial intelligence in the most recent reporting year — 13% to women and 87% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (89%).
BU conferred 33 degrees in computer and information sciences, general in the latest year of data — 36% to women and 64% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Asian (39%).
BU granted 14 completions in computer and information sciences, other recently — 64% to women and 36% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (43%).